About Magtech
Magtech is manufactured by CBC (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos) in São Paulo, Brazil. CBC is one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the world, also producing under the Sellier & Bellot brand (CBC acquired S&B in 2009). Magtech is positioned as their budget-to-mid-tier brand for the US market, particularly strong in handgun calibers. Their 9mm FMJ is consistently one of the cheapest brass-cased options available and is widely stocked by US retailers.
Key product lines
| Line | Category | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Range/Training | Range | Budget brass-cased FMJ — 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, .38 Special |
| Guardian Gold | Self-Defense | JHP defense loads — limited availability |
| Sport Shooting | Competition | Match-grade pistol loads |
| Cowboy Action | SASS | Lead bullet loads for cowboy action shooting |
| CleanRange | Indoor Range | Fully encapsulated bullets and clean primers |
Magtech's 9mm FMJ typically runs $0.18–0.26/rd — competitive with Federal AE, Blazer Brass, and Winchester White Box. Their .38 Special range loads are especially popular due to limited domestic competition in that caliber. The brass is reloadable and decent quality, though slightly less consistent than Federal or S&B for precision reloading.
Popular Magtech calibers
- 9mm ammo listings
- 5.56 / .223 ammo listings
- 45 ACP ammo listings
- 308 / 7.62 ammo listings
- 12 gauge shotshell listings
Where to buy Magtech ammo
- Lucky Gunner — Fast shipping, strong Magtech bulk inventory
- Target Sports USA — Free shipping on case quantities
- Palmetto State Armory — Frequent Magtech bulk deals
- MidwayUSA — Full Magtech lineup
- Sportsman's Warehouse — Online and in-store
Guides & resources
- Cheapest calibers to shoot — Budget range ammo
- 9mm 115 vs 124 vs 147 grain — Covers Magtech range loads